Thanks mate. I actually visited Greece a long time ago. I got into learning the languages for two main reasons. I love reading philosophy, and some of the best ones are written in Koine – unfortunately for someone who’s only spoken English it’s a very difficult language. Someone suggested I learn modern Greek and it does help with the Koine. Also there’s a lot of hot Greek women in Los Angeles so, it was a no brainer.

I initially used these childrens books the Greek government makes public for learning the language. From there on I just found what was easier and kept going along. Greek music helped me with my pronunciation as there aren’t many speaking utilities available online. My Spotify is full of Greek music from many artists. I like laika style a lot.

KangarooSpirit said
I initially used these childrens books the Greek government makes public for learning the language. From there on I just found what was easier and kept going along. Greek music helped me with my pronunciation as there aren’t many speaking utilities available online. My Spotify is full of Greek music from many artists. I like laika style a lot.

That’s awesome! Honestly, if I was not Greek, I’d not even try to learn Greek, it is so difficult >.<

KangarooSpirit said
I initially used these childrens books the Greek government makes public for learning the language. From there on I just found what was easier and kept going along. Greek music helped me with my pronunciation as there aren’t many speaking utilities available online. My Spotify is full of Greek music from many artists. I like laika style a lot.

That’s awesome! Honestly, if I was not Greek, I’d not even try to learn Greek, it is so difficult >.<

I’ve never had the spirit to learn another language. I took some Spanish in high school, but I forgot most if not all of it. Living in LA you’re exposed to a lot of culture. I really liked the people in Greece. Real, down to earth, and love their families. You don’t see that often here. I took an interest in philosophy a few years ago after reading “Plato’s Republic” and the rest is history. Much of today’s laws and ethics are a direct result of the Greek philosophers. There’s a little bit of Greek all over.

I did a bit of research on immigration and assimilation for Greece, and your government makes a firm effort to help people assimilate and learn the language. I can’t think of any country that tries that, not even the United States.